In This Issue – March/April 2017


VOLUME FORTY, ISSUE 2

Past Issues…

2017 January/February
2016 November/December
2016 September/October
2016 July/August

FEATURES

Simple Tricks for Trophy Smallmouths
When, where, and how to target big bronzebacks on their home turf.
by David Paul Williams

Sodium-Free Stripers  
The freshwater cousin of the immensely popular saltwater game fish—the striped bass—is available in more places than you think.
by Henry Cowen

Going Native in Utah       
The new Utah Cutthroat Slam asks anglers to catch all four of the state’s native subspecies, discover new waters, and help preserve trout diversity.
by Philip Monahan

CLOSER LOOK: Lake Trout
Denizens of the deep, lake trout are often overlooked by fly fishers, but these big char can provide great sight-fishing opportunities early and late in the season.
by Philip Monahan

Reading Riffles
Find the food and the best holding areas in fast water, and you’ll find the trout.
by Jason Randall

Hair Triggers
Flies and techniques that induce Great Lakes steelhead into striking out of anger.
by Robert Streeter

EXPEDITIONS
Striking Gold
Prospecting the heart of South Africa for one of the region’s native but unsung game fish.
by George Robey

DEPARTMENTS
  • Editor’s Page by Ben Romans
  • Headwaters
  • Philanthropy by Kaitlin Barnhart 
  • Sweet Spot photo by Lee Church 
  • Natural Reflections by Ted Fauceglia 
  • Fly Tyer by Scott Sanchez
  • Waterlines by Tom Keer

COVER: Great Lakes steelhead guide Johnny Fabian with a bright, fresh fish.
Photograph by Brian Grossenbacher.

BACK COVER: An odd find after runoff on the Madison River above Hebgen Lake. Photo by Jeremy Allan.